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Watford Borough Council

Watford Borough Council, often referred to simply as Watford Council, is a local authority based in Watford, GB. Established in the late 19th century, the council has evolved to serve a diverse community within the Watford area, focusing on urban development, public services, and community welfare. The council's core services include housing, environmental management, and community engagement, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents. Watford Borough Council is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making strides in local governance and public service delivery. With a strong market position, the council has achieved notable milestones in community development and public health initiatives, reflecting its dedication to fostering a vibrant and inclusive environment for all citizens.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Watford Borough Council's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Business Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Watford Borough Council's score of 0 is lower than 75% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Watford Borough Council's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Watford Borough Council reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions of approximately 2,092,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant focus on reducing carbon emissions, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. In 2022, the total emissions were reported at about 360,300,000 kg CO2e, indicating a substantial overall carbon footprint. While the council has not outlined specific reduction commitments or climate pledges, the emphasis on monitoring and reporting emissions reflects a growing awareness of climate impact. The absence of detailed reduction targets suggests that Watford Borough Council may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Watford Borough Council's primary industry is Other business services (74), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Watford Borough Council is headquartered in GB, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Watford Borough Council is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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